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Yankees’ Rotation Search Tightens After Cubs Land Edward Cabrera

With a cost-efficient target gone, New York faces a pricier market for the front-line starter it needs.

Aug 23, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talks with the media before the game between the Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Cubs acquired Edward Cabrera from the Marlins, and multiple reports say the Yankees were linked but not close to a deal.
  • Coverage now centers on MacKenzie Gore and Freddy Peralta as the most viable trade pursuits, with both expected to command significant prospect packages.
  • Gore offers years of team control through 2027 and upside, while Peralta is viewed as a proven top-end arm who would require a blockbuster return.
  • Injuries to Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt have thinned New York’s rotation and increased urgency to add a dependable starter.
  • Analysts say Brian Cashman must decide between paying up in prospects, seeking free-agent or depth options, or leaning on internal arms to open 2026.